On Demonstration Effect Of Moral Examples

The Chinese nation has a tradition of advocating morality,attaching importance to education and respecting role models.Moral examples have represented the realm of morality and core values,have produced far-reaching demonstration effects through moral behaviors.“Selection and Award of National-level Ethical Role Models” is a program for selecting moral examples,and it is also one of the achievements in moral constructions.This activity is designed to select role models who represent characteristics of the times and social values,also can inspire people to practice morality.The most active and remarkable feature of ethical role models is the demonstration,which fully exemplifies their noble characters,great dedication and touching moral deeds.At the same time,the demonstration has a positive impact on the public,it can improve group morality and encourage moral practices.However,with the maturity of the market economy system and profound changes in interest structures,diversified cultures and utilitarian values have impaired “good mind,good find” belief.The conviction of moral examples is weakening and their demonstration effect encounters a bottleneck.Therefore,to reverse the weakening influence of ethical role models,we need based on the scientific connotation of moral examples,accurately grasp the evaluation dimension of demonstration effect,explore the conditions for exerting fully function.Confronted with demonstration,we need to review internal reason and propose corresponding strategies,guide social members respect,admire,emulate and imitate moral examples,make “Selection and Award of National-level Ethical Role Models” activity rejuvenate.